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    Mühleisen Orgelbau, St. Cornelius and Cyprian (1997) - Samples by Gernot Wurst
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Air from Suite No. 3 in DDownload
    This is a direct transcription from the orchestral score, but tries to simulate the version I've played at countless weddings. One of Bach's most romantic melodies. Registration: Melody on HW (Principal 8' + Rohrflöte 8' + Rohrflöte Celeste 8' + Holztraverse 4'). Accompaniment on SW (Gamba 8 + Gamba Celeste 8' + Bourdon 8' + Rohrflöte Celeste 8') and PD (Subbaß 16' + SW/PD coupler). Special ODF with GT and PD separately enclosed from SW. Close miking and reverberation of large occupied hall. [4:34] HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Komm, heiliger Geist, BuxWV 199Download View Lyrics
    Florid presentation of the chorale on full cornet (Positiv Bourdon 8' + Holztraverse 4' + Nazard 2 2/3' + Doublette 2' + Terz 1 3/5) with tremulant, with gently repetitive ending. Accompaniment: HW Rohrflöte 8' + Octave 4'; PD Subbaß 16' + Octave 8'. Extra close miking, reverberation of large occupied hall. [3:32] HW1
    Vaòhal, Jan: Fugue No. 5Download
    A fairly grand subject with some fairly evocative development. Registration: HW Principal Chorus + Trompette 8'; PD Subbaß 16' + HW/PD coupler. Reverberation of large occupied hall. [2:50] HW1
    Sweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon: Echo Fantasia 6 (Ionian) [attributed]Download
    Showcases the Great Trompette 8' against bright flues on the Positiv: Bourdon 8' + Holztraverse 4' + Doublette 2' + Sifflöte 1 1/3. No reverberation added. [4:8] Midi file available. HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Komm, heiliger Geist, BuxWV 200Download View Lyrics
    Another florid presentation of the chorale on partial cornet (Positiv Bourdon 8' + Nazard 2 2/3' + Doublette 2' + Terz 1 3/5) with surprise ending. Accompaniment: HW Rohrflöte 8' + Holztraverse 4'; PD Subbaß 16' + HW/PD coupler. Extra close miking, reverberation of large occupied hall. [3:17] HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Ich ruf zu dir, BuxWV 196Download View Lyrics
    Somewhat atypical setting for two more or less equal voices and non-cantus pedal with subtly varying meter and texture changes. Registration: HW Rohrflöte 8' + Holztraverse 4'; Positiv Bourdon 8' + Doublette 2'; PD Subbaß 16' + Positiv/Pedal coupler. Extra close miking, reverberation of large occupied hall. [2:57] HW1
    Bruhns, Nicholas: Prelude in G minorDownload
    Nicholas Bruhns (1665-1697) was one of the greatest organists and composers of his time, learned music from his father Paul Bruhns (1640-89?) who was the organist at Schwabstedt, and later studied composition and organ with Dietrich Buxtehude, whose influence is evident from this composition. Registration: Hauptwerk Principal 8' + Octave 4' + Superoctave 2' + Mixtur  1/3 + Positiv/Hauptwerk coupler; Pedal Subbas 16' + Octave 8' + Octave 4 + Posaune 16' + Positiv/Pedal coupler; Positiv: Gamba 8' + Holztraverz 4' + Nasat 2 2/3. + Sifflet 1 1/3'. [1:31] HW1
    Froberger, J. J.: Capriccio IIIDownload
    Though probably written for harpsichord, with appropriate registration, and a little added pedal, one can almost hear Buxtehude. [3:58] HW1
    Pachelbel, Johann: Prelude & Fugue in E minorDownload
    Ornamental prelude (HW Principal 8' + Gamba 8' + Holztraverse 4'; PD Subbas 16' + Octave 8'), followed by straightforward fugue (SW Doublette 2' added to HW) using extended sample set, close miking and the reverberation of a large occupied hall. [1:51] HW1
    Sweelinck, Jan Pieterszoon: Echo Fantasia 2 (Ionian)Download
    A rather forthright fugue-like exposition to begin with, regressing to the softer manual for the echo section, back to the louder sound for some quasi-echo passages a charming hemiola section and then scalar passages in eighth notes and later sixteenth notes, which alternate between right and left hands, with the opposite hand holding long chords. Echo on SW (Bourdon 8' + Holztraverse 4') Louder on GT (Principal 8' + Octave 4') [3:27] Midi file available. HW1
    Brahms, Johannes: Herzlich tut mich verlangen (I)Download View Lyrics
    In this first setting of the Passion chorale, Brahms places the melody in the soprano voice, decorated with passing tones, The interval of a rising second and a rhythm that emphasizes the 2nd and 4th (weaker) beats play a major part in the pedal part. Opens on HW (Principal 8' + Rohrflöte 8' + Rohrflöte Celeste 8'+ Gamba 8' + Gamba Celeste 8' + Holztraverse 4') with PD Subbas 16' + Octave 8'. Retires to Positiv (Bourdon 8' + Rohrflöte Celeste 8' + Holztraverse 4' - PD Gedact 8' replaces Principal and Positiv/PD coupler is added). Later the Holztraverse 4' is retired from the Positiv for a truly restful contrast, and then the entire chorale resumes on HW with added Octave 4' and Octave added to PD. No reverberation was useed, but both divisions have enclosures in this version of the extended set. [1:46] Midi File Available HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Wir glauben all an einem Gott (after Krebs), BWV 740Download View Lyrics
    A setting of a chorale prelude based on the German Creed by J. S. Bach's favorite pupil, Johann Ludwig Krebs. Bach has reworked it considerably. Registration: HW Rohrflöte 8' + Octave 4'; (chorale) RP Bourdon 8' + Holztraverse 4' + Nasard 2 2/3' + Doublette 2' + Terz 1 3/5; (double) PD Octave 8'. For the repeat, HW Octave 4' is retired and Holztraverse 4' added, SW Holztraverse 4' is subtracted and tremulant is added. After repeat the registration reverts to that of the beginning. Close miking and reverberation of large occupied hall. [3:53] Midi File Available HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Wir glauben all' an einen Gott, BWV 680Download View Lyrics
    An exuberant setting of the German Creed, with the engaging syncopation in the manuals offset by a sturdy pedal motiv. Registration: HW Principal 8' + Octave 4' + Mixture 1 1/3' with PD Subbas 16' + Octave 4' + Posaune 16' (Trompete 8' added near end). Reverberation of large occupied hall. [3:15] Midi File Available HW1
    Pachelbel, Johann: Vom Himmel Hoch, 1st SettingDownload View Lyrics
    Charming pastorale on a German Christmas melody. Registration: Right hand (Hauptwerk Principal 8' + Octave 4' + P/HW Coupler); Left hand (Positiv Bourdon 8' + Doublette 2'); Chorale in Pedal (Trompette 8'). Cymbelstern courtesy of Brett Milan [1:36] Midi file available. HW1
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Aus tiefer Noth schrei' ich zu dirDownload View Lyrics
    Four voice fugal writing using the alternate tune for this chorale. Ornamentation extends even unto the pedal. Impulse reverberation added. [2:37] Midi File Available HW1
    Dupré, Marcel: Antiphon I, Opus 18, No. 1Download
    From the collection entitled "Les Vépres de la Vierge" - The Vespers of the Virgin [Mary]. Massive chords, up to one note per finger for 10-fingered people, against a grand pedal line. With reverberation of large occupied hall. [2:23] Midi File Available HW1
    Pachelbel, Johann: Nun laßt uns Gott, dem HerrenDownload View Lyrics
    For one manual (HW Principal 8' + Octave 4' + Superoctave 2' + Mixtur 1 1/3 + Trompete 8' coupled to Positiv Bourdon 8' + Nasat 2 2/3'+ Octävlein 1') with Chorale in the soprano voice. Impulse reverberation added. [1:35] Midi File Available HW1
    Reger, Max: Jesu Leiden, Pein und Tod, Op. 67, No. 19Download View Lyrics
    A veritable kaleidoscope of chord changes in the German chromatic style, with a bluesy penultimate chord. Registration: SW Gamba 8' + Gamba Celeste 8' + Bourdon 8' + Rohr Celeste 8' + Holztraversse 4'; PD Subbas 16' coupled to HW Rohrflöte 8'. [1:32] Midi file available. HW1
    Froberger, J. J.: Capriccio XIVDownload
    Spicy chromaticism in spacious acoustics, in three broad sections. The first and third on HW Rohrflöte 8' + Octave 4' + Mixtur 1 1/3, the second on SW Gambe 8' + Gamba Celeste 8' + Holztraverse 4'. Extra close miking and reverberation of large occupied hall. [5:57] Midi file available. HW1
    Purcell, Henry: Trumpet TuneDownload
    Very straightforward processional with some extra riffs by the Phantom Organist. Great Trumpet is first used as a solo, then in ensemble. [2:31] HW1
    Walther, Johann Gottfried: Herr Gott! dich loben wirDownload View Lyrics
    The familiar tune of the doxology in canon between soprano and the pedal. Registration: HW Principal Chorus coupled to Positiv Bourdon 8' + Holztraverse 4' + Nasard 2 2/3' + Doublette 2' + Octävlein 1', with full pedal. No reverberation was added. [1:36] Midi File Available HW1
    Reger, Max: Jesu, meine Zuversicht, Op. 67, No. 20Download View Lyrics
    Chorale is in the soprano on the HW (Rohrflute 8 + Gamba 8' + Rohrflöte Celeste 8' + Holztraverse 4') accompanied by Positiv (Gamba 8' + Gamba Celeste 8') and PD (Subbass 16 + SW/PD coupler). Both divisions are expressive. [1:16] Midi file available. HW1
    Buxtehude, Dietrich: Fuga in G Major, BuxWV 175Download
    Fugue in 3 voices and 3 sections. The first uses a carefree subject with 8 entrances, some with modified rhythm on the first note (Positiv Bourdon 8' + Holztraverse 4' + Nazard 2&2/3' + Octävlein 1'); the second (Hauptwerk Rohrflöte 8' + Gambe 8' + Octave 4' + Mixture 1 1/3) inverts the subject and also has 8 entrances; the third mixes both forms of the subject (and also couples the two manuals), with 7 entrances of each, sometimes in a quasi-stretto. No reverberation was added. [3:9] HW1
    Bach, Johann Sebastian: Trio Sonata No. 4, BWV 528Download
    The invocatory Adagio (R.H. HW Rohrflöte 8' + Gamba 8' + Gamba Celeste 8'; L.H. Positiv Bourdon 8' + Rohrflöte Celeste + Holztraverse 4' + Nazard 2 2/3; PD Subbas 16' + Gedactbas 8') is unique among the 6 Trio Sonatas, making the movements 4 in number. It quickly gives way to a bright Vivace, (R.H. HW Principal 8' + Octave 4' + Superoctave 2'; L.H. Positiv Bourdon 8' + Holztraverse 4' +Octave 2' + Sifflöte 1 1/3; PD Subbas 16' + Octave 8' + Gedactbas 8') with two main themes. The first theme of the Andante (R.H. HW Principal 8' + Rohrflöte 8' ; L.H. Positiv Bourdon 8' + Gambe 8' + Holztraverse 4' ; PD Subbas 16' + Gedactbas 8') is based on melodic intervals of a fourth; the second theme includes progressive intervals of 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and sometimes 6th; the two themes are combined at the end of this movement. The sassy theme of Un poco Allegro (R.H. HW Principal 8' + Octave 4' + Superoctave 2' + Mixture 1 1/3'; L.H. Positiv Bourdon 8' + Gambe 8' Holztraverse 4' + Nazard 2 2/3' + Octave 2' + Sifflöte 1 1/3 + Octava 1'; PD Subbas 16' + Octave 8' + Gedactbas 8' + Octave 4') also begins with a fourth. No reverberation has been added to this virtual performance and the organ is "unenclosed" throughout. [9:2] Midi File available. HW1